Aztec Creek
Aztec Creek in California has 6 bouldering routes across 5 difficulty grades.
- 6 routes
- V0 – V1-2
- Bouldering
Best time to visit Aztec Creek
Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
67° / 46°
7 wet
Feb
67° / 47°
8 wet
Mar
69° / 50°
7 wet
Apr
71° / 52°
5 wet
May
72° / 57°
3 wet
Jun
75° / 60°
1 wet
Jul
80° / 64°
0 wet
Aug
82° / 65°
1 wet
Sep
81° / 64°
1 wet
Oct
78° / 58°
4 wet
Nov
73° / 50°
6 wet
Dec
67° / 45°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Diego Montgomery Fld, CA, 5 mi away at 417 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Aztec Creek is a climbing area in California, about half a mile from the community of Del Cerro. It sits within easy reach of several hiking routes and other climbing spots in the surrounding area, making it a natural addition to a day spent exploring the trails and boulders around Del Cerro. The warmest stretch of the year runs from June through September, when typical highs reach the mid-70s to low 80s and rain is rare, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Winter stays mild, with typical highs around 67°F and lows near 45 to 47°F. Several trails lie within a short distance. Navajo Canyon Trail is about a mile away, and Cowles Mountain Trail is roughly 2.4 miles off. Climbers can also head to Underworld, The, about 2.8 miles away, or Indian Village Boulder, about 3.2 miles away.
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